Twistori

This is very cool: Twistori is the first step in an ongoing social experiment, based on twitter. Check it out, the 'Love' topic is especially heart-warming and inspiring!

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This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Positive Evolution Zine!

I am Not Pyschic and Neither Are You

The main problem with communication I have is I am not psychic like most people.

LOL!

Seriously, some people talk to me like I really know what they are thinking & they really know what I am thinking. I'm like, huh? I used to think this was just my family, friends, husband, and kids, but nope, apparently the entire human race is psychic except for me, ha.

The next problem I have with communication is that when I ask for clarification, often people take query as a challenge or a confrontation. This is especially true online. Face-to-face talking is often easier for this reason; because people can see I am genuinely asking, not trying to challenge or confront them.

Lately I have been prefacing questions with something rather than directly asking. For example I might say, I am not sure I understand; what do you mean? rather than just What do you mean? Sometimes that helps. Overall I try to clearly express my ideas rather than assume that the other person just 'gets it'.

This blog entry written by Trula Breckenridge. Thanks for visiting Positive Evolution!

Express Your Ideas to Help Improve Your Listening Skills

When people respond to me with things I did not say, it's good reminder for me to pay attention to my own listening skills.

The clearer I express my ideas aligned with my intention, this increases likelihood that others understand what I am trying to say.

I also need to remind myself I am not psychic. If I feel confused about something someone says to me, I should ASK for clarification rather than assume

In this way I learn & experience less friction when talking with others

Yes, sometimes attempts at clarification are rebuffed. Still, one must try. it is never a mistake to try :)

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